21st Wahaika on base

21st Wahaika on base

$729.00

This type of weapon is ceremonial and practical. Waha-ika means the mouth of the fish. If you look at the shape of the weapon it looks like the shape of a whales’ lower jaw bone. Many waha-ika have a small figure carved on the side. This figure would be a guardian to the owner and would often be a venerated ancestor.

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50cm x 22cm x 14cm

Carved in NZ from Tulipwood

We note that colour varies from computer monitor to computer monitor. Natural products also vary from piece to piece. Wood is unique  and there may be variations in colour and also in the grain.

 

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